Ever wonder how the Charlotte Mason method teaches science? In this post, we hope to look at some of what she says and see how we can apply it to our CM homeschool! Components of science lessons in a CM homeschool: 1. Nature study / outdoor time A Basis of Read more
Living books are a mainstay of a Charlotte Mason education. But what do we know about living books, exactly? What are living books? First, we define living books as something written by an author that is passionate about a subject of which he is also an expert. But there is Read more
With the basic foundation of education being an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life, Charlotte Mason continues to take a look at principles that can lead to the creation of an effective curriculum. If we want to take a look at a simple summary of a syllabus that Miss Mason Read more
Principle # 8. In saying that “education is a life,” the need of intellectual and moral as well as of physical sustenance is implied. The mind feeds on ideas, and therefore children should have a generous curriculum. (Charlotte Mason’s Home Education Volume 6 Introduction) Charlotte Mason believes in three instruments for education: education Read more
Principle #7: By “education is a discipline,” we mean the discipline of habits, formed definitely and thoughtfully, whether habits of mind or body. Physiologists tell us of the adaptation of brain structures to habitual lines of thought, i.e., to our habits. (Charlotte Mason’s Home Education Vol 6 Introduction) Charlotte Mason advocates the use Read more